GERMANY – On November 22, Dieffenbacher received the “Allianz Industrie 4.0 Award 2023 Baden-Württemberg” for its AI-driven digitalization solution, Evoris.
Uniboard’s Particleboard Plant Modernization Program Advances
CANADA – Uniboard, a leading North American manufacturer of wood based panel products, recently announced the successful progress of Phase 3 in the Val-d’Or USD 250 million particleboard modernization project.
Homag recognized with Allianz Industry 4.0 award
GERMANY – Homag, a pioneer in the advancement of Industry 4.0 in the wood processing industry, has received another important award.
Colombian Imports of Decor Paper Down 29.6% in 9M-2023
COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of decorative papers for panel and laminate surfaces reached USD 10.63 million in the January-September 2023 period (9M-2023).
Kastamonu Entegre Receives Recognition for Innovation Strategy
TURKEY – Kastamonu Entegre, one of the largest global wood based panel manufacturers, achieved a significant recognition, securing the top spot in the ‘Innovation Strategy’ category at InovaLIG, a part of Turkey’s Innovation Week organized by the Turkish Exporters Assembly.
LIGNA with New Dates From 2027 Onwards
GERMANY – From 2027, LIGNA will undergo a strategic shift in its schedule.
CSIL Publishes Report on The World Market for Height Adjustable Tables
ITALY – The recently released CSIL Report titled ‘The World Market for Height Adjustable Tables (HAT)’ is now accessible.
Slight Increase in Chilean Particleboard Exports in 9M-2023
CHILE – Chile experienced a marginal 1.8% increase in particleboard (PB/MDP) exports during the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), totaling USD 79.55 million compared to USD 78.13 million in the corresponding period of 2022.
Swiss Krono Chooses Dieffenbacher to Enhance Wood Recycling
FRANCE – Swiss Krono S.A.S., the French subsidiary of the Swiss Krono Group, is dedicated to enhancing environmental sustainability.
Ingka’s EUR 7.5 billion Commitment to Support the Transition to a Renewable Future
NETHERLANDS – Ingka Investments, the investments arm of Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, commits to an additional EUR 1 billion for investments in innovation and transitional technologies, bringing its total commitment to the renewable energy sector to EUR 7.5 billion by 2030.
Spanish Particleboard Exports Up 5.6% in 9M-2023
SPAIN – The value of Spanish particleboard (PB / MDP) exports reached USD 366.04 million in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), registering an increase of USD 19.40 million or 5.6% compared to 9M-2022 (USD 346.63 million).
interzum Forum Italy, a new trade fair event in Bergamo
ITALY – More than 290 Italian companies played a crucial role in the global success of interzum 2023, featuring 1,600 exhibitors.